Financial Clearance Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Houston, United States MD Anderson Cancer Center Full time

**Mission Statement**

The mission of The University of Texas MDAnderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

**Summary**

The Financial Clearance Coordinator will use their clinical knowledge and judgment to facilitate with the timely resolution of issues related to the financial clearance process, including assessment and interpretation of the patient's clinical condition, preparation of medical necessity justifications and assistance with peer to peer engagement.

**Major Work Activities**

Documentation/Authorization Processing:

- Obtain and document verification of patient eligibility (and applicable effective dates) using the available institutional and/or payor systems, including real-time web portals and tools, within the applicable timeframes as outlined by department policies and procedures. Promptly notify Patient Access and the patient, when eligibility information is invalid and/or cannot be verified
- Obtain and document verification of patient benefits, including information regarding the product type, in-network or out-of-network status, all applicable co-payment, deductible, and co-insurance amounts or percentages, pre-existing indicator and time period, and any lifetime or annual maximums into electronic health record in a timely manner
- Timely manage work lists for cases requiring pre-authorization and work directly with the payor or assigned third party vendor to obtain all required pre-authorizations. Seek to obtain pre-authorization through online web portals and tools, when available. Accurately document all reference and pre-authorization numbers, along with payor contact information, into electronic health record
- Completely and accurately document conversations and communication with Patient Access, payors, third party vendors, patients, and any other representative in and outside of the institution
- Uses clinical knowledge and judgment to facilitate with obtaining pre-authorization on and provides support to the Associate when clinical input, interpretation, medical necessity justification and peer to peer engagement is needed
- For patients participating in a clinical trial, appropriately document and review with patients and the payors services being covered by the clinical trial sponsor and those designated for coverage under the patient's insurance
- Perform all other duties as assigned

Customer Collaboration:

- Provides financial counseling to patients which includes reviewing cost estimates, assistance with calculating expected patient liability, discussions regarding payment requirements, collection of financial amounts dues, provide information regarding available payment plan options, and provide information regarding patient financial assistance opportunities when applicable. Financial counseling also includes reviewing ABN, MSPQ, account review and any other barriers to financial clearance with patients as needed
- Conducts all financial clearance activities in a courteous and professional manner and maintains a positive working relationship with patients, physicians, payors, third party vendors and any other identified business partners

Taking Initiative
- Promptly escalate any issues with financial clearance and/or counseling to the Financial Clearance Supervisor or seek assistance as appropriate from the Financial Clearance Coordinator, when needed
- Complete and timely submit all documents (PFA, COBRA, etc,) requiring Supervisor approval for financial clearance
- Seeks to improve job performance and personal growth by participating in available educational, training and mentoring opportunities
- Stays current with all appropriate clinical documentation and publications

**Required Education**:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

**Required Experience**:
Two years experience in nursing or one year related nursing experience in utilization review, insurance, case management, or medical clearance. Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

**Preferred Experience/Skills**:
Research experience, authorization experience, verification of patients benefits, customer service, epic navigation.

**Preferred Certification**:
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification as required by patient care area.

Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 166765
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 107,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 129,000
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Rem



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